How To Fix USMD1B012 - Data model &1: Data element &2 does not exist in active form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1B - Meldungen: MDF Anschluss

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data model &1: Data element &2 does not exist in active form

What causes this issue?

A data element has been specified for an entity type or an attribute.
However, this data element is not active in the ABAP Dictionary.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the data element with transaction SE11.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1B012 - Data model &1: Data element &2 does not exist in active form ?

  The SAP error message USMD1B012 indicates that there is an issue with a data model in the SAP system, specifically that a data element referenced in the model does not exist in its active form. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar data modeling scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element referenced in the data model is not active. This could happen if the data element was deleted, deactivated, or not properly transported to the system.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the data element to not be included.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the data model that reference a non-existent or incorrectly named data element.
  Versioning Issues: The data model may be referencing an older version of the data element that has since been modified or removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element Status: Verify if the data element exists in the system and is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking the status of the data element.
  Activate the Data Element: If the data element is inactive, activate it. This can usually be done in the Data Dictionary (SE11) by selecting the data element and choosing the activation option.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including the data element, were included and successfully transported.
  Correct Configuration: Review the configuration of the data model to ensure that all references to data elements are correct and that there are no typos or incorrect names.
  Consult Documentation: If the data element is part of a standard SAP package, consult the SAP documentation or support to see if there are any known issues or updates related to that data element.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and MDG-specific transactions may be useful for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.